IV Room In charge Pharmacist

Job Purpose / Objective :

Compounds and dispenses sterile medication preparations, and maintain IV Room procedures to be in accordance with internationally accepted standards and established pharmacy IV room policy.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Perform professional work in the compounding and dispensing of sterile medication preparations in I.V. room.
• Review and interprets physician’s drug order of IV medications for clarity, rational, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibility, etc.
• Answer physician’s inquiries regarding IV drugs.
• Maintain control and security of all drugs, instruments, and consumables inside IV Room.
• Work extensively with accrediting bodies such as CBAHI and JCIA to obtain and maintain accreditations.
• Follow all safety and USP related guidelines, including chapters 797 & 800 for preparation of compounded medications.
• Maintain availability and plan procurement for all resources and consumables needed to keep service continuous while meeting established IV Room pharmacy standards.
• Maintain order for procedures that control receiving drug order, processing, preparing, labeling, double checking, and sending to nurse station timely.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of TPN and I.V. admixture including chemotherapeutic agents (when applicable).
• Provide drug information and assist in instructing nursing and medical staff, pharmacy technicians, and students for all drug preparation and stability related issues.
• Perform inspection of nursing units’ drug preparation areas, discuss service problems with head nurses and recommend solutions to pharmacy supervisor.
• Oversee ways to develop quality of service by suggesting new instruments & procedures while keeping up to date with advanced IV preparing technology, and discuss implementation with Pharmacy supervisor.
• When assigned by pharmacy/compounding supervisor, act as Pharmacy Infection Control Officer that participates and reports issues regularly to hospital infection control committee.
• Train pharmacists and technicians on proper aseptic techniques.
• Follow all hospital related policies and procedures.
• Provide patient and family education as per needs.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his knowledge, skill, and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification:

• Graduated from accredited College of pharmacy with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree of Pharmacy.

Experience:

• At least 5 years work experience in IV Room/Clean room.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training:

• Certification: Must be licensable by Ministry of Health.
• Licensing: Must hold a valid Saudi Council License.

Skills:

• Pharmaceutical knowledge
• Data gathering & assessment
• Medical products management
• Patient servicing
• Compliance to online incident reporting system